Everything you need to know about Princess Eugenie's Padparadscha Sapphire Engagement Ring

Celebrities are always setting trends; in hair, fashion, and especially jewelry. While British royalty may not consider themselves celebs, they are definitely in the public eye. And when one of them gets married or engaged, their jewelry is just as much a topic of conversation as their wedding gown.

Princess Eugenie is one such royal who is also a fashion icon. Her elegant looks never fail to impress. Speaking of making an impression, her engagement ring, given by now-husband Jack Brooksbank, was the talk of the town when the couple first announced their impending nuptials. Deviating from the ever-popular blue sapphire, like the one worn by Kate Middleton, Eugenie chose another lovely, colorful version of the gem – pinkish-orange, known as padparadscha sapphire.

So let's discuss in depth what makes Princess Eugenie's engagement ring such a showstopper.

What is Padparadscha Sapphire?

The most discussed feature of the Duke and Duchess of York's youngest daughter's ring is that it contains a Padparadscha sapphire. Jack Brooksbank, a bar manager and brand ambassador, proposed with it in 2018 after the couple had been dating for seven years. After first meeting in 2010 while on vacation, their relationship survived when Princess Eugenie moved to New York during some turbulent times faced by her family. When he proposed on a lake in Nicaragua, Princess Eugenie was surprised but had likely been hoping marriage was on the horizon.

Similarly, she probably knew about the padparadscha sapphire as Jack allegedly sourced it independently but didn't want to do anything without Princess Eugenie's approval. Once she gave the go-ahead, he set to work designing her ring. A padparadscha sapphire is pink and orange, changing colors depending on the light. Some refer to it as a marriage between a ruby and a yellow sapphire. It gets its name from a Sanskrit word for aquatic lotus blossom, which bears a similar salmon hue. But what exactly earns these rare gems the honor of padparadscha is still hotly debated.

Nevertheless, Jack Brooksbank procured a 3 to 5-carat stone, most likely from Sri Lanka, where they are commonly found. Then, per royal tradition, he set it in Welsh gold, a very rare gold only found in a few areas in Wales. The padparadscha sapphire looks to be set in a halo of round brilliant diamonds that is then nestled between two pear-shaped diamonds. The exact cost of her sentimental and unique ring has never been shared, but it is likely well over $100,000.

Brooksbank allegedly said that he chose the color-changing stone because it reminded him of Princess Eugenie, who he said also changes color in the most amazing ways. Aside from being very romantically colored, padparadscha sapphires also bring vital energy and joy. They look wonderful and are set in rose gold, which helps maximize their warm hue. The flower it is named after is believed to bring purity of heart, longevity, and good luck. Many of these sentiments have translated to the gem as well. A true stunner, a padparadscha sapphire is one way to set your engagement ring apart from the crowd!

A Ring as Unique as You

While we love royal-inspired engagement rings and are huge fans of Princess Eugenie's padparadscha sparkler, we encourage you not to go out and buy a look-alike. Your engagement ring should be unique to you and your relationship with your partner. Celeb rings are a wonderful source of inspiration, but they're just that. Each celebrity ring is often picked with careful thought into symbolism, personality, and preferences that are special to the couple. You should do the same with your engagement ring.

That's where With Clarity can help. We offer ring customization, allowing you to personalize a gorgeous ready-designed option or create your own piece of diamond jewelry from scratch. All with friendly, tailored help along the way. After you've settled on the ideal ring, With Clarity allows you to Home Preview two engagement rings by delivering them directly to your door. You can get an up-close look and make sure they're absolutely perfect. Free shipping, easy returns, a lifetime warranty, and consultation with diamond experts further make your journey to the proposal an enjoyable and effortless ring-shopping experience.